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The Gunners' ten-match winning run was ended by the Black Cats before the global break, but will the English top division frontrunners bounce back against north London rivals Tottenham this weekend?

"{I believe like Arsenal are light years ahead of Tottenham at the moment but Spurs boss Thomas Frank will have a plan for this match," remarked football specialist Chris Sutton.

"Frank will try to nullify Arsenal, who have not always been at their scintillating finest this campaign - but Mikel Arteta's side typically still find a way to win."

Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League games this season, versus AI, readers and a range of special visitors.

In week 12, he faces performer Olly Murs, who is a Manchester United supporter.

Murs' new record, the new release, is out on the weekend.

Soccer and Family Experiences

Murs is a skilled soccer player as well as a accomplished singer and has been a featured player of multiple Soccer Aid matches down the years - but he is not planning a serious return as a player.

"{I recently played in a benefit match the other evening for a mate of mine," he said. "The side was losing 3-1 when I came off in the second half, and they proceeded to win 4-3, so you can interpret that what you will!

"I continue to love football, but I injured my joint a few years ago and it even now isn't where I want it to be. I hope I could play more but the uncertainty of the sport means it's too risky for me in my career to do it seriously again.

"Additionally I am forty-one now, and we are not all Cristiano Ronaldo, are we!? No, I am very happy not playing football and I am preparing for the time that my daughter or boy chooses to play instead."

The singer and his spouse Amelia Tank have two children, Madison and their son, and he is ready to follow in his father's footsteps by taking on the role of their manager.

"I will not force football on our children but I've previously told Amelia that if they do get the bug for it then I will have to go and get my manager qualifications - and I will probably be coaching their Saturday soccer side," he said.

"I observed my nephews play a lot, and I really got into it, and I clearly was involved with a soccer team for a period too.

"My father coached with us when I was a kid, which is probably where I inherited it. He coached our side for two or three seasons and had great fun with it. That might be the next step for me as well, and I am excited to it!"

Premier League Forecasts

Weekend, 22 November

• Turf Moor, 12:30 GMT

The Blues might have to wait a bit longer for their star's return from fitness issues but their attack is now stronger with Joao Pedro and Delap both returned to fitness.

I still think this game will be fairly tight, though. Burnley are disciplined and their sole at Turf Moor losses so far have been against the Reds and the Gunners.

It suggests a 1-1 tie to me, but I am in fact going to go with the London side to win narrowly for what would be their third consecutive league win in a row.

Sutton's prediction: 1-2

Olly's pick: The Blues will be superior. 1-3

Artificial intelligence's outlook: 0-2

• Vitality Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Bournemouth have been defeated in their previous couple matches - albeit both of them were on the road - but they got absolutely spanked by Villa last time out which shocked me.

On the other hand, West Ham secured back-to-back victories before the hiatus and, although both of those fixtures were at their stadium, they do look competitive again.

West Ham's sole on the road win this campaign came at Forest in August, when their boss Nuno was still that team's manager.

So, what exactly do I go with here - can the Hammers continuing their run under their manager, or the home side bouncing back?

I am going to go with the Cherries, because I think what happened against Villa was a blip.

The pundit's prediction: 2-0

The guest's outlook: Bournemouth are doing well but West Ham have picked up under Nuno. 2-2

The algorithm's prediction: 1-1

• Amex Stadium, 15:00 GMT

Brentford were considered one of the favourites for the drop before the campaign started, but they have impressed a several observers under Keith Andrews and are in good form with three wins in their last four matches.

My son told me to get Brentford forward Igor Thiago in my fantasy soccer squad a few weeks ago and, guess what, I ignored the advice.

Thiago will probably find the net again on the weekend but I am still not going to select him or back the away side at Brighton's ground.

They have not had great fortune on the road this season, and the Seagulls are always decent at home. The visitors will attempt to hit them on the break but I think Fabian Hurzeler's team carry much more of a threat.

The analyst's forecast: 2-1

The singer's view: It could be a match where you expect there is going to be a lot of goals but it in reality turns out to be rather tight. 1-1

The computer's outcome: 2-1

• Craven Cottage, 15:00 GMT

This is a massive fixture for the Cottagers, who have suffered defeat in five of their last six games.

They have have lots of quality in their team but it nonetheless feels like they could be sucked into a relegation battle.

Regarding Sunderland, indeed they are the surprise package of the Premier League season so far.

The away side's display in the two-all draw with the Gunners last time out was excellent. We've not seen any other team rough up the North London side like that this season, and Sunderland were more than a match for them.

The logical choice would be to support the Black Cats here, because they are clearly capable of roughing the hosts up too and, the last time they were in west London, they defeated the Blues at the close of October.

However I am not choose that. Rather, I really need to carry on opposing the away team with my predictions. I am taking a lot of credit for their positive results because they clearly love to defy my predictions.

Looking at the home side's at Craven Cottage form, the sole side they have been defeated by is the league leaders. Their manager's team will be absolutely eager for a positive result, so I am going to say they will secure three points.

Sutton's forecast: 1-0

Olly's choice: I'm aware the visitors are doing well and also that Fulham are on a poor streak... but Fulham have nonetheless been decent at Craven Cottage this campaign. 2-0

The algorithm's prediction: 2-0

• Anfield, 15:00 GMT

This is a hard fixture to call. Liverpool have lost seven of their last ten games in every tournament, but could they be one of the sides who benefit from the {international break|